Category Archives: Events

A New Community Orchard in Acocks Green

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Kit Barlow

Thanks to the Urban Orchard Project, Acocks Green is the lucky recipient of the planting of a new orchard which will benefit local people for years to come with fresh and healthy fruit. This is another enhancement to the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Big Bike Giveaway

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Kit Barlow

With the new canal towpath in Acocks Green, this is a great time to start making the most of them by getting on a bike and enjoying a cycle along a traffic-free route into Digbeth and onward to the City … Continue reading →

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Starting in January

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Is your New Year’s Resolution to do more exercise and meet new people in 2016? If you are free on Wednesday mornings then here is an opportunity to take advantage of in Acocks Green at Fox Hollies Park.  

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Boundary Changes – Are You Affected?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Kit Barlow

Parts of Acocks Green Ward could be Yardley West Ward in new proposals. -*** Update -sign the petition*** New council ward boundaries: have your say SIGN THE PETITION HERE! The boundaries and names of Birmingham’s wards could be changing – and … Continue reading →

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Competition Time

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Kit Barlow

As this is the season of gifts we are giving away an exclusive limited edition wall calendar featuring photos taken around Birmingham (including Acocks Green). All we need is one photo taken around Acocks Green and a sentence on the subject – “What … Continue reading →

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Get Christmassy at South Yardley Library

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Kit Barlow

This Thursday at the local Community Library, why not come along and get into the Christmas Spirit with two creative activities.

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Swansong at St Mary’s

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Kit Barlow

A wonderful evening of classical music was enjoyed last week in Acocks Green. Once again the Swansong musical series has delighted music-lovers in the area with an interesting mix of concerts performed at St Mary’s Church. The acoustics are perfect for the instruments, … Continue reading →

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Westley Vale Warm Up

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Kit Barlow

We are lucky to have the 5.5 acre Westley Vale Millennium Green in our area, offering a chance to get close to the natural world and a relaxing place to enjoy a walk or jog.  This time of year you can spot … Continue reading →

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Clean Up and Tidy Morning on the Grand Union Canal – This Sunday

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Kit Barlow

We are lucky here in Acocks Green to have a stretch of the Grand Union Canal enhancing our local environment. The canal adds to the local heritage and offers humans and wildlife an oasis of calm. With the added greenery of Westley Vale Millennium … Continue reading →

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Heritage Week come to Acocks Green

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Kit Barlow

On Wednesday, as part of National Heritage Week, Acocks Green was graced by a visit from the Ikon Gallery Canal Boat and activities for local people to enjoy on Westley Vale Millennium Green. There were guided walks around Westley Vale, blackberry-picking, clay … Continue reading →

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